Lawmakers Discuss Library Options In Jackson County
State lawmakers recently met with the Jackson County Library Board to discuss the Charles Ralph Holland Memorial Library’s future. House Representative John Mark Windle said the library could pursue grant funding to either rehab the building or construct a new one. “There’s a chance we could apply for a community development block grant (CDBG) to […]
Crossville Amends Holiday Lake Water Level Policy
The Crossville City Council approved an amendment to the Holiday Lake water level procedures Tuesday. Councilman Scott Shanks proposed a water level drop once every three-years. He said the change will help locals in the long run. “And I just felt like we should go ahead and put it on an every three-year schedule like […]
Celina Passes Second Reading of New Budget
Celina’s Board of Aldermen voted Tuesday to approve its new budget for the 2019-2020 fiscal year. The new budget keeps property tax rates the same at 87 cents. Vice Mayor Donald Haston said not much has changed with the city’s new spending plan from the previous year. “The general budget is basically similar to last […]
Cumberland County Semi Wreck Injures One
A Cumberland County single-vehicle wreck injured a Covington, Georgia semi-driver Tuesday night. An incident report states that 31-year-old Meshawn Brand was traveling south on US Highway 127 when the accident occurred. Authorities say the bob-tailed semi was traveling too fast down the mountain causing Brand to lose control of the vehicle. The semi ran off […]
Cookeville Council To Consider Broadway Avenue Rezoning
A rezoning request seeks to bring more single-family residential homes to Cookeville. Planning Director Jon Ward said the proposed site includes 50 Broadway Avenue and a portion of West Broad Street. “The developers requested the rezoning to do a single-family detached development of houses,” Ward said. “They initially requested RM-8 zoning, but the Planning Department […]
Feds Deny JRMC Application To Re-enter Medicare, Medicaid
The Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) has denied an application allowing Jamestown Regional Medical Center to reenter its program. A CMS spokesperson released a statement Wednesday confirming the application submitted by Rennova Health Systems had been rejected. According to the statement, JRMC must meet all requirements of a new provider in order to […]
Rennova Denies Presley’s $1 Million Bid For JRMC
Rennova Health Systems has denied a $1 million bid to purchase Jamestown Regional Medical Center. Crossville clinician and physician assistant Johnny Presley made the offer to Rennova and hospital CEO Michael Alexander earlier this summer. Fentress County Executive Jimmy Johnson said Rennova’s decision comes at no surprise. “Rennova and Mr. Seamus Lagan, they’re kind of […]
Algood Farmer’s Market Awaiting Cost of Materials
The City of Algood will wait a little longer for construction to start on the new farmer’s market. City Administrator Keith Morrison said he’s still trying to determine the cost of materials before moving forward. “We have got the underground electric in, we are working on trying to get the foundation poured. We have asked […]
Algood Fire Applying for Firehouse Subs Grant
[starlist][/starlist] The City of Algood will apply for a Firehouse Subs grant to fund new extrication equipment. City Administrator Keith Morrison said the fire department currently doesn’t have extrication equipment. “If we have an extrication, the rescue squad would have to come. So this will require us to do some additional training to be sure […]
Celina Ambulance Service Struggling To Fill Positions
Celina’s ambulance services are struggling to fill full-time EMT and paramedic positions. Director Natalie Boone said Monday the issue boils down to low pay and few benefits available to employees. “Every service is short-staffed now. There’s a shortage of EMTs and paramedics anymore,” Boone said. “We’ve been referred to as a dying breed. Folks don’t […]
